Schierholtz 'emotional' as he exits S.F.

It pained Nate Schierholtz to leave his hometown Giants, who drafted him out of Chabot College in Hayward, but he got his wish to go to a team that might let him play every day.

Schierholtz said by phone as he headed to the airport that leaving the Giants after nine years that included a World Series title made Tuesday an "emotional day." He also insisted he headed to Philadelphia with no hard feelings toward the Giants.

At the same time, he said, "I think one thing that always drove me to be better was I always believed I could play every day and contribute more than I did. For me, that makes this a little bit easier. I don't think they saw me as an everyday player in San Francisco. I think that makes me look forward to an opportunity somewhere else."

Schierholtz likely punched his ticket out of town by telling The Chronicle he felt undervalued and would be open to a trade. A few days later, he helped his cause by hitting two homers in a game in Philadelphia.

A report surfaced Monday that Schierholtz asked for a trade. Manager Bruce Bochy denied that Tuesday and thanked Schierholtz for his contributions.

"It's impossible to make 25 guys happy. You can't do it," Bochy said. "But he kept working and stayed prepared even though he wanted to be out there every day. That's why I admired Nate."

Pagan out: Bochy was not thrilled that Angel Pagan, who did not play Tuesday night, bruised his hand in an act of anger Monday, apparently when he hit something with his bat and the lumber recoiled.

"We'll talk some more about it," Bochy said. "These are things you try to keep under control. These are tough ballgames and we're playing a man short. You've got to keep your poise better."

Roster moves: The Giants recalled first baseman Brett Pill to fill Schierholtz's spot on the roster. Aubrey Huff (knee) probably will return to the disabled list when Hunter Pence is placed on the roster Wednesday.

Giants on deck

Wednesday

vs. Mets

7:15 p.m. CSNBA

Niese (7-5) vs. Cain (10-3)

Thursday

vs. Mets

12:45 p.m. CSNBA

Young (2-5) vs. Zito (8-7)

Friday

at Rockies

5:40 p.m. CSNBA

Vogelsong (8-5) vs. Sanchez (0-2)

Leading off

Whoops: The Giants' formidable marketing machine jumped the gun, hawking No. 2 Hunter Pence jerseys in the team shop before he even arrived. They had to be pulled when the staff was told that Pence decided to wear No. 8 instead.